GOD GETS HIS GREATEST VICTORIES OUT OF SEEMING DEFEATS GOD GETS HIS GREATEST VICTORIES OUT OF SEEMING DEFEATS

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Life is born of struggle. To enter this world, a baby

must leave the comfort and security of the womb and make a difficult and

perilous passage through the narrow birth canal.

Before an eagle can soar to the heavens, it must

push and peck its way out of the egg. Before a butterfly can

delight us with its colors and grace, it must escape

from its cocoon.

Life is born of struggle. To enter this world, a baby

must leave the comfort and security of the womb and make a difficult and

perilous passage through the narrow birth canal.

Before an eagle can soar to the heavens, it must

push and peck its way out of the egg. Before a butterfly can

delight us with its colors and grace, it must escape

from its cocoon.

Why Does God allow Troubles?Why Does God allow Troubles?

Well, there are many reasons, but they can best be summed up in

one word: benefits.

Well, there are many reasons, but they can best be summed up in

one word: benefits.

Tests and trials strengthen and shape our character. They

make us better people and better Christians.

Tests and trials strengthen and shape our character. They

make us better people and better Christians.

He sees the benefits!He sees the benefits!

If you ever feel like the tests, trials and

battles are more than you can bear and you just can’t

make it, remember, the Lord is greater

than they are! Take them to Him!

If you ever feel like the tests, trials and

battles are more than you can bear and you just can’t

make it, remember, the Lord is greater

than they are! Take them to Him!

-- DAVID BRANDT BERG-- DAVID BRANDT BERG

When going through a rough time, it helps to put your troubles in perspective by considering what

some others have gone through.

When going through a rough time, it helps to put your troubles in perspective by considering what

some others have gone through.

While we may expect God to put an end to our problems right now. He may know that later is a better time. God’s timing is impeccable.

While we may expect God to put an end to our problems right now. He may know that later is a better time. God’s timing is impeccable.

Trust Him!Trust Him!

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.

-- HELEN KELLER (deaf and blind her whole life)-- HELEN KELLER (deaf and blind her whole life)

Reflect upon your blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men

have some.

Reflect upon your blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men

have some.-- CHARLES DICKENS-- CHARLES DICKENS

In sickness let me not so much say, “Am I getting

better of my pain?” as, “Am I getting better for it?”

In sickness let me not so much say, “Am I getting

better of my pain?” as, “Am I getting better for it?”

-- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE-- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

John Milton was blind when he wrote England’s greatest epic poem, Paradise Lost. So was Fanny Crosby when she wrote more than 6,000 hymns. Beethoven was deaf when he wrote some of his

greatest symphonies.

John Milton was blind when he wrote England’s greatest epic poem, Paradise Lost. So was Fanny Crosby when she wrote more than 6,000 hymns. Beethoven was deaf when he wrote some of his

greatest symphonies.

“All things work together for good!”“All things work together for good!”Romans 8:28Romans 8:28

Helen Keller was both deaf and blind, yet she learned to write and even speak, and has

encouraged and inspired hundreds of millions – “handicapped” and “whole” alike. “I thank God

for my handicaps,” she said, “for through them I have found myself, my work, and my God.”

Helen Keller was both deaf and blind, yet she learned to write and even speak, and has

encouraged and inspired hundreds of millions – “handicapped” and “whole” alike. “I thank God

for my handicaps,” she said, “for through them I have found myself, my work, and my God.”

We shouldn’t run from troubles, or cower when they loom ahead. We should ask God to lift us above them on the wings of prayer.

We shouldn’t run from troubles, or cower when they loom ahead. We should ask God to lift us above them on the wings of prayer.

Many things that seem to us to be curses are in fact gifts from

God, oddly packaged.

Many things that seem to us to be curses are in fact gifts from

God, oddly packaged.

If God is working in your life to bring out

a special quality, the

process may take some time.

If God is working in your life to bring out

a special quality, the

process may take some time.

Lumps of coal aren’t turned to

diamonds overnight; so it is

with our lives.

Lumps of coal aren’t turned to

diamonds overnight; so it is

with our lives.

When you think you’ve reached the end of your rope, just hold on a little longer. Patience is often the key

that opens the door to God’s blessings, sometimes we must be content to wait for His answer.

When you think you’ve reached the end of your rope, just hold on a little longer. Patience is often the key

that opens the door to God’s blessings, sometimes we must be content to wait for His answer.

Difficult times deepen us. They help us move from the

shallow plane of daily routines and the mad rush

called modern living into the deeper realm of the spirit. And we experience God’s

power to pull us through the difficult times, it gives us faith

and hope that He will take care of us through whatever storms may come our way.

Difficult times deepen us. They help us move from the

shallow plane of daily routines and the mad rush

called modern living into the deeper realm of the spirit. And we experience God’s

power to pull us through the difficult times, it gives us faith

and hope that He will take care of us through whatever storms may come our way.

“Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.”

“Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.”

Romans 5:3-4

Things don’t just happen to children of God; they’re part of a wonderful plan. The troubles, reverses, the sorrows, the rod are strokes of the Great Sculptor’s hand.

Things don’t just happen to children of God; they’re part of a wonderful plan. The troubles, reverses, the sorrows, the rod are strokes of the Great Sculptor’s hand.

“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory…

“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory…

(2 Corinthians 4:17; Timothy 2:12)(2 Corinthians 4:17; Timothy 2:12)

If we suffer, we shall also reign.”If we suffer, we shall also reign.”

There is One who sees and understands exactly what you’re going through. He

cares for you more deeply than you will ever know in this life, and He wants to

help you lead a full, happy, productive life that touches and enriches the lives of

many others.

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If you haven’t yet, you can ask Him to come into your heart by praying the following:

“Dear Jesus, I want the gifts of eternal life, love, and purpose that You offer. I open my life and heart to You now, and accept You as my Savior. Please forgive me for all the wrongs I’ve done, give me a fresh start, and

help me get to know you and Your love. Amen.”

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